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R473 UFJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,576 mi
Last recorded67,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 UFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 67,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cover missing (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sections (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces excessively pitted/corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,948 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 37,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,831 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked front number plate stone chipped front brake discs corroded slight under body corrosion surface corrosion various steel brake pipes corrosion exhaust n/s/r number plate light slightly loose subframe suspension parts corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 22,948 miles

corrosion exhaust under body surface corrosion small crack o/s/r light lens surface corrosion front subframe n/s/f brake pad warning wires broken slight inbalance rear brakes

Fail 25 May 2010 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2009 22,374 miles

corrosion exhaust n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken front brake discs corroded worn white around edge of windsreen slight under body surface corrosion front fog lamps lens misted up

Pass 28 May 2008 21,890 miles

slight under body surface corrosion front brake discs worn o/s/r tyre worn inner edge o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f tyres perishing

Fail 21 May 2008 21,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,298 miles

surface corrosion front rear exhaust †front brake discs corroded †rear tyres worn edges †slight perishing o/s/f n/s/r tyres †rear number lpate cracked

Pass 17 May 2006 20,539 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perishing †surface corrosion exhaust slight blow rear joint †front brake discs corroded †o/s/r n/s/r tyres 2mm inner edges †rear number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R473 UFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 UFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R473 UFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 May 1998.

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